Chapters Living of Council Bluffs
3000 Risen Son Blvd
Council Bluffs IA 51503
Phone: 7123669655
Special Focus watch list Life plan community For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Council Bluffs average: 0.8 star lower (1.8), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 102 |
| Average residents per day | 29.0 |
| Occupancy | 28% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2002-07-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 165466 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 46 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.21 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.88 |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $163,800 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
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Questions to ask Chapters Living of Council Bluffs
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is Chapters Living of Council Bluffs highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does Chapters Living of Council Bluffs have?
CMS certifies 102 beds; the facility reports an average of 29.0 residents per day (about 28% occupancy).
Does Chapters Living of Council Bluffs have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $163,800 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.
Has Chapters Living of Council Bluffs been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.